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Ethiopian king in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Memnon (/ˈmɛmnən/ ; Ancient Greek: Μέμνων, lit. 'resolute') was a king of Aethiopia and son of Tithonus and Eos. During the Trojan
Memnon
Two Ancient Egyptian statues near Luxor
The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two large stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined
Colossi_of_Memnon
4th-century BCE Greek mercenary commander
Memnon of Rhodes (Greek: Μέμνων ὁ Ῥόδιος; c. 380 – 333 BC) was a prominent Rhodian Greek commander in the service of the Achaemenid Empire. Related to
Memnon_of_Rhodes
Topics referred to by the same term
Memnon was a king of Ethiopia in Greek mythology. Memnon may also refer to: Memnon of Rhodes (380–333 BC), commander of the Greek mercenaries working for
Memnon_(disambiguation)
Ancient Egyptian statue
The Younger Memnon is an Ancient Egyptian statue, one of two colossal granite statues from the Ramesseum mortuary temple in Thebes, Upper Egypt. It depicts
Younger_Memnon
2002 film by Chuck Russell
horde of warriors from the East, led by Memnon, conquers most of the local tribes. No tribe is willing to fight Memnon, as his sorcerer can foresee any attack
The_Scorpion_King
Species of butterfly
Papilio memnon, the great Mormon, is a large butterfly native to southern Asia that belongs to the swallowtail family. It is widely distributed and has
Papilio_memnon
Bishop of Ephesus
Nestorius on Memnon. Memnon hosted the second session of the Council in his episcopal palace and at the fourth session Cyril and Memnon presented a formal
Memnon_of_Ephesus
1st century Greek historian
Memnon of Heraclea (/ˈmɛmnən/; Ancient Greek: Mέμνων, gen.: Μέμνονος; fl. c. 1st century) was a Greek historical writer, probably a native of Heraclea
Memnon_of_Heraclea
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Memnon (foaled 1822) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1825. In a racing career which
Memnon_(horse)
Book by Scott Oden
Memnon, American author Scott Oden's second novel, tells the story of Memnon of Rhodes and his role in opposing Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia
Memnon_(novel)
1818 sonnet by Percy Shelley
"Ozymandias" in 1817, upon anticipation of the arrival in Britain of the Younger Memnon, a head-and-torso fragment of a statue of Ramesses II acquired by Italian
Ozymandias
Remarkable constructions of classical antiquity
and ivory, 60 feet high. The palace of Cyrus the King in Ecbatana, which Memnon made, of many colored and shining white stones bound with gold. The wall
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
Lost Greek epic
arrives, Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, leading an Ethiopian contingent and wearing armour made by the god Hephaestus. In battle, Memnon kills Antilochus
Aethiopis
4th-century BC Greek soldier and mercenary
mistress to Alexander the Great. In 358 BC, Mentor, along with his brother Memnon, were hired to provide military leadership by a rebel Persian satrap, Artabazus
Mentor_of_Rhodes
The Memnon was the first clipper ship to arrive in San Francisco after the Gold Rush, and the only clipper to arrive in San Francisco before 1850. Built
Memnon_(clipper)
Greek goddess of the dawn
According to Hesiod, by her lover Tithonus, Eos had two sons, Memnon and Emathion. Memnon, king of Aethiopia, joined the Trojans in the Trojan War and
Eos
King of the Achaemenid Empire from 405/4 to 359/8 BC
Arses or Arsaces (c. 445–359/8 BC), known by his regnal name Artaxerxes II (Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂 Artaxšaçāʰ; Ancient Greek: Ἀρταξέρξης), was King
Artaxerxes_II
Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp
2895 Memnon /ˈmɛmnɒn/ is a dark Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp, approximately 56 kilometers (35 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 10 January
2895_Memnon
4th-century BC Persian/Greek noblewoman
Mentor of Rhodes and Memnon of Rhodes. Barsine became the wife of her uncle Mentor, and after his death married her second uncle, Memnon. In 334 BC, the year
Barsine
Roman British vase
dating to 175 AD, depicting a gladiator battle between two individuals: Memnon and Valentinus, which are believed to be stage names. It was discovered
Colchester_Vase
Species of mite
Arctoseius memnon is a species of mite in the family Ascidae. "Arctoseius memnon". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-01-22. v t e
Arctoseius_memnon
Greek sophist and Roman senator (101–177)
murder. Herodes Atticus was the teacher of three notable students: Achilles, Memnon and Polydeuces (Polydeukes). "The aged Herodes Atticus in a public paroxysm
Herodes_Atticus
Scottish actor, director and producer
actor. His feature debut was The Scorpion King (2002), where he portrayed Memnon. He has made many guest appearances on television series, and in 2015 Brand
Steven_Brand
Greek mythological hero
battlefield, killing Memnon. Consequently, Eos will not let the sun rise until Zeus persuades her. The fight between Achilles and Memnon over Antilochus echoes
Achilles
East India Company ship
INS Memnon was a steam paddle frigate launched on the Thames in 1841 for the Indian Navy of the British East India Company (EIC). She was wrecked in August
INS_Memnon
2008 novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
Paul of Dune is a 2008 science fiction novel written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. Released
Paul_of_Dune
Species of butterfly
Papilio memnon mayo, the Andaman Mormon, is a subspecies of swallowtail butterfly that is endemic to the Andamans in the Bay of Bengal. It is a species
Papilio_memnon_mayo
2025 Marvel Studios animated miniseries
the country to found his own tyrannical kingdom. Larry Herron as B'Kai / Memnon: A Hatut Zaraze operative serving undercover in Troy in 1200 BC Adam Gold
Eyes_of_Wakanda
Ecumenical council in Ephesus in 431, convened by Emperor Theodosius II
Eunomian heresies and condemned Memnon for inciting violence. The bishops at this council deposed both Cyril and Memnon. Initially, the emperor concurred
Council_of_Ephesus
Siege by Alexander the Great in 334 BC
the fortress of Alinda, surrendered the fortress to him. Orontobates and Memnon of Rhodes entrenched themselves in Halicarnassus. Alexander had sent spies
Siege_of_Halicarnassus
Species of moth
Metathrinca memnon is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. It is found in Sri Lanka. The wingspan is about 24 mm
Metathrinca_memnon
4th-century BC Persian satrap of Hellespontine Phrygia
Greek woman from Rhodes, sister of the two mercenaries Mentor of Rhodes and Memnon of Rhodes. Towards the end of his life, he became satrap of Bactria for
Artabazos_II
Eighteenth Dynasty temple built for Amenhotep III
parts of the mortuary temple's layout remain, as well as the Colossi of Memnon, which are two large stone statues of Amenhotep III and his family guarding
Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III
Mortuary_Temple_of_Amenhotep_III
Egyptian hegumen
Saint Memnon the Wonderworker was alive during the second century A.D. He was a hegumen of an Egyptian monastery. His feast day is April 28 (Eastern Orthodox
Saint_Memnon
Species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae
Caligo telamonius memnon, commonly known as the giant owl or pale owl, is a subspecies of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. This subspecies can be found
Caligo_telamonius_memnon
1st/2nd century Roman noble woman and poet
mythical king of Ethiopia, Memnon, killed by Achilles at Troy, whom the god Zeus made immortal. Balbilla is not addressing Memnon but is flattering Hadrian
Julia_Balbilla
Mythological prince of Troy
his cruel fate. Eos bore Tithonus two sons, Memnon and Emathion. According to Quintus Smyrnaeus, Memnon was raised by the Hesperides on the coast of
Tithonus
Battle fought between Alexander the Great and the Achaemenids
done he sent Memnon of Rhodes to Asia Minor at the head of a force of Greek mercenaries, who were infantry fighting as hoplites. Memnon defeated a Macedonian
Battle_of_the_Granicus
King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
defeated near Magnesia by the Achaemenids under the command of the mercenary Memnon of Rhodes. Taking over the invasion project of Philip II, Alexander's army
Alexander_the_Great
Ancient city on the coast of Bithynia
utterly destroyed in the Mithridatic Wars. The Greek historical author Memnon of Heraclea (fl. 1st century AD) wrote a local history of Heraclea Pontica
Heraclea_Pontica
King of Macedonia in 281–279 BC
Hölbl 2001, p. 35 Memnon FGrH 434 F 1.5.6-7. Carney 2013, p. 53 Memnon FGrH 434 F 1.5.6. Grainger 2010, p. 73 Hölbl (2001) p. 35. Memnon FGrH 434 F 1.8.3
Ptolemy_Ceraunus
Amazonian queen in Greek mythology
Cycle of Troy) on the Trojan War, the coming to Troy of Penthesilea and Memnon was described in detail. The Aethiopis was published in the 8th century
Penthesilea
1993 novel by Wilbur Smith
help of Tanus, Memnon, and the Egyptian army, Arkoun is defeated. Tanus is mortally wounded during the battle and dies. Masara and Memnon fall in love and
River_God
of many in a quest to usurp Memnon. After killing Memnon, Mathayus married Cassandra and was crowned the king of Memnon's empire. This kingdom too would
List of The Mummy franchise characters
List_of_The_Mummy_franchise_characters
Memorial temple of Ramesses II in Egypt
as the ruined temple of Amenhotep III that stood behind the "Colossi of Memnon" a kilometre or so away, and Ramesses III's Medinet Habu which closely followed
Ramesseum
Religious motif
with the title Psychostasia, in which the combatants were Achilles and Memnon. This tradition was maintained among the vase painters. An early representation
Weighing_of_souls
South wind god in Greek mythology
stars and the justice goddess Astraea, and half-brother to the mortals Memnon and Emathion, sons of his mother Eos by the Trojan prince Tithonus. Notus
Notus
Large wooden ship from classical Greek
the largest wooden ships ever built. There exists a textual fragment by Memnon, the historian of Heraclea, describing the ship: There was one eight (octareme)
Leontophoros
Basileus of Bithynia from 278 to c. 255 BC
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Memnon, History of Heracleia, 20 Memnon, History of Heracleia, 16, 18-19; Livy, Ab urbe condita
Nicomedes_I_of_Bithynia
Conflicts of Alexander the Great (336–323 BC)
Alexander seriously or mount a serious challenge to Alexander's movements. Memnon of Rhodes, the Greek mercenary who aligned himself with the Persians, advocated
Wars_of_Alexander_the_Great
Legendary war in Greek mythology
In the ensuing battle, Memnon killed Antilochus, who took one of Memnon's blows to save his father Nestor. Achilles and Memnon then fought. Zeus weighed
Trojan_War
Ηρακλείας, romanized: Peri Herakleias) of Memnon of Heraclea. Doedalsus (Ancient Greek: Δοιδαλσοῦ or Δυδαλσοῦ). Memnon of Heraclea wrote about him: "[Astacus]
List_of_rulers_of_Bithynia
Italian explorer (1778–1823)
great skill the colossal bust of Ramesses II, commonly called the "Younger Memnon". Shipped by Belzoni to England, this piece is still on prominent display
Giovanni_Belzoni
American scientist (1927–2014)
In 1973, Asaro and his colleagues embarked on a study of the Colossi of Memnon, two statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for 3400 years in
Frank_Asaro
1867 five-act play in verse by Henrik Ibsen
Anitra, daughter of a Bedouin chief Arabs Female slaves Dancing girls The Memnon statue The Sphinx at Giza Dr. Begriffenfeldt, director of the madhouse at
Peer_Gynt
4th-century BC Persian satrap of Hellespontine Phrygia
Artabazos II and Pharnabazus was Memnon of Rhodes, a Greek mercenary and relative by marriage. Artabazus, Pharnabazus and Memnon were later allowed to return
Pharnabazus_III
Mountain
as "Chief of the King's Works" and also by Hori. The famous Colossi of Memnon are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone suspected to be quarried at
El-Gabal_el-Ahmar
Form of epigraph found on Attic vases and graffiti in antiquity
EΓRAΦSEN ("Doris Egraphsen"—Doris drew me). Inscription on the right: MEMNON ("Memnon"), KALIAΔES EΠOIESEN ("Kaliades epoiesen"—Kaliades made me). Clark
Kalos_inscription
Species of butterfly
least indicated, the blackish stripes between the veins weaker than in the memnon-forms, hindwing with large white, distally yellowish central area, which
Papilio_lowi
Societal collapse in the Late Bronze Age
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Late_Bronze_Age_collapse
Christian apostle and missionary (c. 5 – c. 64/65)
Senhout Kosheh Martyrs Malati Marina the Martyr Maspero Martyrs Maurice Memnon Menas Mohrael Moura Nag Hammadi Otimus Philomena Philotheos Rais Sarah Sidhom
Paul_the_Apostle
Ancient Greek goddess of the day
Theogony—where she is the daughter of the Titans Theia and Hyperion, the mother of Memnon, and the lover of Cephalus—elsewhere Eos and Hemera are identified. For
Hemera
American actor, writer, director, and playwright
Ryan 2023 Merry Me New York Theatre Workshop (Off-Broadway) Pvt. Willy Memnon 2022 Good Enemy Audible Theater at Minetta Lane (Off-Broadway) White Boyfriend
Ryan_Spahn
Greek poet of the Roman period
Roman period, known for a single epigram, engraved upon the Colossus of Memnon, which bears her name. She speaks of herself therein as a lyric poet dedicated
Demo_(poet)
Prophet (6 BC – AD 30)
Senhout Kosheh Martyrs Malati Marina the Martyr Maspero Martyrs Maurice Memnon Menas Mohrael Moura Nag Hammadi Otimus Philomena Philotheos Rais Sarah Sidhom
John_the_Baptist
Ancient Greek writer
this Mithridates about 240 BCE, we may refer the embassy to this year. Memnon likewise mentions (c. 11) a Nymphis as one of the exiles in 281 BCE, when
Nymphis
Epic poem by Quintus of Smyrna
Aethiopis, describe the doughty deeds and deaths of Penthesileia the Amazon, of Memnon, son of the Morning, and of Achilles; and the funeral games in honour of
Posthomerica
1700 tragedy by Nicholas Rowe
Verbruggen as Artaxerses, Barton Booth as Artaban, Thomas Betterton as Memnon, John Bowman as Magas, George Pack as Cleanthes, Elizabeth Barry as Artemisa
The_Ambitious_Stepmother
Antiphus Epicles Melaneus Polymelus Polemusa Aethra Euryalus Cleodorus Mosynus Memnon Apisaon Epistor Melanippus (3) Polymnius Thermodosa Clymene Eurybates Cleolaus
List_of_Trojan_War_characters
Wars in the Cimmerian Bosporus (c. 438–355 BCE)
Leukon's forces, Memnon waged war on Leukon and landed on Bosporan soil. He led his army to a field where he was met by a Bosporan army. Memnon retreated to
Bosporan_wars_of_expansion
Genus of butterflies
world include the Mormons (Papilio polytes, Papilio polymnestor, Papilio memnon, and Papilio deiphobus) in Asia, the orchard and Ulysses swallowtails in
Papilio
Greek mythological figure
on how to win the chariot race. Antilochus was later killed in battle by Memnon. In the Odyssey, Nestor and those who were part of his army had safely returned
Nestor_(mythology)
American action film series
Dwayne Johnson Michael Copon Pierre MaraisY Victor Webster Zach McGowan Memnon Steven Brand Cassandra the Sorceress Kelly Hu Kelly HuA Arpid Grant
The Scorpion King (film series)
The_Scorpion_King_(film_series)
5th-century BC Athenian Greek tragedian
recounted the entrance of the Trojan ally Memnon into the war, and his death at the hands of Achilles (Memnon and The Weighing of Souls being two components
Aeschylus
Sonnet written by Horace Smith
The colossal statue of Ramesses II, the Younger Memnon, on display in the British Museum
Ozymandias_(Smith)
Ancient Greek goddess
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Artemis
Relationships of Alexander the Great
Barsine was a noble Greek-Persian, daughter of Artabazus, and wife of Memnon. After Memnon's death, several ancient historians have written of a love affair
Personal relationships of Alexander the Great
Personal_relationships_of_Alexander_the_Great
2020 turn-based strategy video game
Expeditions. Rhesus and Memnon December 2021 Adds two new factions and leaders, Thrace, led by Rhesus, and Aethiopia, led by Memnon. Both new factions have
Total_War_Saga:_Troy
333 BC battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III
the Persian satraps of Asia Minor, who were led by the Greek mercenary Memnon of Rhodes at the Battle of the Granicus, Darius took personal command of
Battle_of_Issus
Archon of the Bosporus from 389 to 349 BC
were not many soldiers, Memnon went to battle Leucon, and used trickery to gain an easy victory against the Bosporan army. Memnon had his army march over
Leucon_I
Legendary Greek king of Ithaca
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Odysseus
Achaemenid Persian satrap of Cilicia in 334/3 BC
where he fought with his cavalry on the left wing, along with Arsites and Memnon of Rhodes. He was able to survive that battle and flee to the capital of
Arsames_(satrap_of_Cilicia)
Ancient Hellenistic kingdom in northwest Turkey
population of Bithynia is thought to have been of Thracian origin. According to Memnon of Heraclea, the native prince Bas of Bithynia managed to defeat Alexander
Kingdom_of_Bithynia
Letter written by a Hittite king
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Tawagalawa_letter
1978 film by John Guillermin
1977. Four weeks filming were on the steamer Karnak (the historic ship SS Memnon) and the rest at places such as Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Cairo. Most
Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film)
Island in Greece
Constantinople Memnon of Rhodes (380–333 BC), commander of mercenary army. Mentor of Rhodes (385–340 BC), mercenary soldier, brother of Memnon. Panaetius
Rhodes
Ancient Greek water nymph
Nicaea to nurse. Dionysus named the city Nicaea after her. According to Memnon of Heraclea, Nicaea was a Naiad nymph daughter of Cybele and the river god
Nicaea_(mythology)
Trojan hero in Greek mythology
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Hector
East wind god in Greek mythology
Genealogy Parents Astraeus and Eos Siblings Winds (Boreas, Notus, and Zephyrus), Eosphorus, the Stars, Memnon, Emathion, Astraea Equivalents Roman Vulturnus
Eurus
4th-century Greek poet
probably acquainted) also drew, in particular the Aethiopis (Coming of Memnon) and the Iliupersis (Destruction of Troy) of Arctinus of Miletus, and the
Quintus_Smyrnaeus
Macedonian statesman and regent (4th century BC)
king was at Gordium in the winter of 334–333 BC. The Persian fleet under Memnon of Rhodes and Pharnabazus was apparently a considerable danger for Antipater
Antipater
Goddess of dawn in Roman mythology
Puech (1854–1942). Dawn goddess Eos List of solar deities Mater Matuta Memnon (mythology) Zorya Vaan, Michiel de (2018-10-31). Etymological Dictionary
Aurora_(mythology)
utmost respect: Memnon of Rhodes, the commander of the Greek mercenaries of the Persian army. He struggles in the attempt to defeat Memnon fair and square
The_Sands_of_Ammon
Mythological Greek hero in the Trojan War
during the Trojan War. When Antilochus' father, Nestor, was attacked by Memnon, Antilochus sacrificed himself to save Nestor, thus fulfilling an oracle
Antilochus
Set index of mythical characters
king of Aethiopia or Arabia, the son of Tithonus and Eos, and brother of Memnon. Herakles killed him after coming across the valley of the Nile on his way
Emathion
Angel in Abrahamic religions
Senhout Kosheh Martyrs Malati Marina the Martyr Maspero Martyrs Maurice Memnon Menas Mohrael Moura Nag Hammadi Otimus Philomena Philotheos Rais Sarah Sidhom
Michael_(archangel)
Ancient Greek kingdom in the southern Balkans
He was accompanied in exile by his family and by his mercenary general Memnon of Rhodes. Barsine, daughter of Artabazos, and future wife of Alexander
Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
Area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes
of Thutmose III Medinet Habu Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III Colossi of Memnon Mortuary Temple of Merneptah Mortuary Temple of Ramesses IV Mortuary Temple
Theban_Necropolis
Mythological soldiers commanded by Achilles in Homer's Iliad
and allies Priam Hecuba Hector Paris Helen Cassandra Andromache Aeneas Memnon Troilus Penthesilea and the Amazons Sarpedon Deiphobos Helenus See also:
Myrmidons
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German, Latin
Serious; Determined; Sincere; Battle to the Death
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Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Judge
Boy/Male
Tamil
Intelligence
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Ardent.
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Australian, Christian, French, Hebrew
Friendly
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Free
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Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Lovable; Wish; Desire
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Full of great happiness
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I have You; You are Main
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n.
A celebrated Egyptian statue near Thebes, said to have the property of emitting a harplike sound at sunrise.